The Bahamas turquoise blue waters incredible visibility invite you to take a plunge with us aboard the Aqua Cat! We will sail around the Exuma Cays where we will log wall dives, swift drift dives and wreck dives plus the Lost Blue Hole and stunning coral reefs. We will do up to 5 dives a day - that's 26 dives in a week! Year after year, The Bahamas is a top destination for large animal diving. Enjoy close encounters with Caribbean reef sharks, hammerheads, tiger sharks and more.
This oversized luxury catamaran has 3 decks - including a 900 sq ft dive deck with individually assigned dive stations and storage with 4, sometimes 6, water entry locations. This deck also has 2 semi-private showers which run very warm water for a pleasant rinse after each dive.
Bring your GoPros, Paralenz and/or underwater camera to capture your amazing experiences. Our trip leader is a professional underwater photographer. His photos are plastered all over our dive shop. With SO many dives on this trip, take advantage of this opportunity to hone your underwater photography skills under his guidance for a whole week! By the end of this trip you will be proud of your new photo skills.
Trip Leader: Jim Sparkman
If you thought a scuba diving trip meant being stranded on a boat for a week, think again. We will also enjoy land-based excursions. A jet drive boat (Sea Dog) transports guests from the Aqua Cat to shore for land-based activities, such as:
Additional water excursions include:
Your trip includes three meals a day – breakfast, lunch and dinner – plus snacks. Each is prepared on board by our chef and highlights American and Bahamian cuisine. For the convenience and flexibility of guests, buffet service is featured for breakfast and lunch.
The most formal event is a casual sit-down dinner. Guests can choose from one of several entrees and wine selections. Seats are unassigned and everyone is encouraged to linger and get to know one another.
The bar opens for those who aren’t planning to go on a night dive. Beverage selections include soft drinks, bottled water, wine, cocktails, rum drinks and local craft beer on tap.
Flights to and from Nassau, Bahamas is not included.
Don't wait to purchase your plane ticket as price increases as travel date approaches. Put your ticket on 'lay away' and lock in the current rate. Check out airfordable.com to reserve your ticket now and pay your ticket off in installments prior to departure. Or, some airlines offer a similar service and worth investigating. As of early February, United has roundtrip tickets under $600 pp.
Arrivals: For trip planning purposes, if arriving the day of departure, please ensure your flight arrives no later than 4 pm, to allow time to go through immigration, pick up luggage and travel to the marina.
Departure: All passengers must disembark by 9:00 am. For trip planning purposes, we recommend a departure flight no earlier than 11 am to allow time for travel to the airport, luggage check-in and security check.
All rooms have a double occupancy passenger minimum. Single occupancy rooms are not available. Some of the rooms are equipped with an additional bed or pulldown twin bed(s). The rooms and occupancies available are as follows:
King Cabin - DOUBLE occupancy ocean view window cabin with 2 floor twin beds that may be converted to a King upon request. Cabin #8. (SOLD OUT)
Deluxe Queen Cabin - TRIPLE occupancy ocean view cabin with 1 queen floor bed and 1 twin floor bed. The window is by the queen bed only. Cabin # 9. (SOLD OUT)
Quad Cabin - QUADRUPLE occupancy ocean view window cabin with 2 twin floor beds and 2 pulldown twin beds. Cabin #1 (SOLD OUT)
Have more questions about the Aqua Cat, check out their FAQ page.
If you do not have a travel buddy or buddies to join you on this trip, we will be happy to pair you with other(s). However, occupancy rates cannot be guaranteed until 90 days before sailing. Before booking your selection, please reach out to the dive shop by phone, 210-718-0868 or email: info@sascubashack.com.
DIVE INSURANCE:
Diver's Alert Network (DAN) insurance is recommended. DAN membership is required before their insurance may be purchased. They offer trip insurance and dive insurance separately. Please check them both. Become a DAN member here.
TRAVEL AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY QUOTE - click here.
DIVE ACCIDENT INSURANCE - click here.
If you have any other dive insurance, like Dive Assure, please provide your information when your spot is booked.
* If planning on diving with Enriched Air (EANX) , an Enriched Air Diver certification is REQUIRED.
* Surface Marker Buoy (SMB/Safety Sausage) is RECOMMENDED on ALL dives.
* A primary dive light is REQUIRED for all night dives. A backup dive light is RECOMMENDED.
* Tank lights for all night dives is REQUIRED.
* Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from day of departure.
* For ANY medical conditions, a Medical Release is REQUIRED with a signed medical authorization prior to travel.
All dives from the Aqua Cat.
Excursions operated by Aqua Cat for duration of trip.
Cabin selected based on occupancy and cabin availability.
All meals and snacks aboard the Aqua Cat.
Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages aboard the Aqua Cat
$240 port fee.
$41 roundtrip shuttle transfers to/from airport and marina.
Travel to/from Nassau, Bahamas is not included.
Any meals while not aboard the Aqua Cat are not included.
Shuttle and Aqua Cat crew tips are not included.
Travel Health Visa issuance for entry into The Bahamas is not included..
Excursions or tours not specifically operated by Aqua Cat are not included.
Travel or dive accident insurance is not included.
COVID testing required for entry to The Bahamas is not included.
Boarding begins Saturday at 6:00 pm from Bay Street Marina, Bahamas. You will check in, enjoy dinner in the Aqua Cat's dining room, unpack your luggage, then join the whole group for ship orientation and a safety briefing with the dive crew.
The Aqua Cat will depart before first light and head toward the Exuma Cays. The dive day begins with 4 daytime dives at various locations and ends with 1 night dive.
Each day we will do up to 4 daytime dives and 1 night dive per day/night in the Exuma Cays and/or Eleuthera. Have your cameras ready for the big guys!
Sea Dog, the Aqua Cat’s 28-foot launch can take you to isolated beaches where you can sunbathe, explore, kayak, SUP, snorkel or fish. You will enjoy feeding and photographing the iguanas on Allan’s Cay. You can visit the headquarters of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park on Warderick Wells and explore the many trails. Be sure to check out the whale bones on the island. Don’t miss the blow hole! You can also kayak the creeks that meander through Shroud Cay. These creeks are nurseries for many varieties of fish and sharks. For those interested in bird watching, the Exumas are a nesting area for many species of seabirds including White-Tailed Tropicbirds, Audubon Shearwaters, Brown Noddies, and Bridled and Sooty Terns. The possibilities are endless!
You will spend Halloween on this dive cruise. Bring your halloween costumes and celebrate with us - UNDERWATER!
4 daytime dives and enjoy Captain’s Dinner that evening with photo and video presentations - awards presented during dessert. Underwater video of your dives, and you, will be available for purchase that evening from the Aqua Cat crew. Presentations will be made to those who made an impact during our dives.
2 daytime dives.
Return to Nassau between 2:00 pm - 5:00pm depending on weather and travel distance.
6:00pm Farewell Cocktail Party.
Port night in Nassau! Dinner on your own. The evening is yours to enjoy in Nassau.
Disembark Aqua Cat by 9:00 am. Shuttle van will transport you to hotel (if extending your stay), or drop you off at the airport for your return flight.
